Artists under the Rebirth of the Coal Boss

Chapter 217 IU is the most obedient and well-behaved.

Lin Xingzhuo paused for a moment, then remembered reviewing a Korean drama imported by Jianghuai TV in his previous life, and said, "King of Baking, Kim Takgu?"

Looking at the enigmatic man before her, Ai Shangzhen said, "How do you manage to get so much information in Korea?"

Lin Xingzhuo was at a loss for words.

Ai Shangzhen muttered to herself, "That's right! Someone in your family must be a diplomat."

Lin Xingzhuo said, "This drama is an opportunity; you can try to get it."

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The production team of "King of Baking, Kim Takgu" used new actors Yoon Shi-yoon and Joo Won as the main actors, without relying on big-name stars, and the production cost was relatively low.

Furthermore, thanks to its solid script and inspirational theme, this drama unexpectedly became the highest-rated show in South Korea in 2010!

The storyline also follows a popular Korean wave template from the millennium...

The butler and his wife, the boss and his maid.

The second female lead and the second male lead are both very good-looking. The second female lead is very pitiful, and the plot is quite melodramatic.

And then the bread looks so delicious...

According to the behind-the-scenes materials reviewed when Jianghuai TV introduced the show, these prop breads were specially commissioned from PARMI ITALIANO, a two-Michelin-starred Western restaurant in Seoul.

Of course, some people watch this show to improve their bread-making skills.

The only thing I learned about baking from watching the whole series is that next time I'll try putting two cups of water in my bread.

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KBS, as one of the three major mainstream television stations in South Korea and the only official state-run television station, is a typical traditional television station.

Its position in the South Korean television industry is similar to that of China's CCTV or Japan's NHK...

In recent years, Mnet has emerged as a dark horse in the talent show field, monopolizing the idol industry chain through talent shows, signing exclusive agreements, and squeezing out the entertainment content space of other TV stations.

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In particular, it was produced by KBS in 2004.

Rain and Song Hye-kyo co-starred in "Full House," which achieved a peak viewership rating of 47% and became an Asian phenomenon.

Mnet's social investigation program revealed that during the filming of "Full House," Rain's agency, JYP Entertainment, bribed the producer with 5 million won in exchange for a role.

From then on, Mnet and KBS became arch-rivals.

Ai Shangzhen was able to get a role in "King of Baking, Kim Takgu" thanks to the money bribing the international department.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend...

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Yeonnam Restaurant 1987, Yeonnam-dong Shopping District, Hongdae, near the Mnet headquarters, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

Inside the traditional Korean house (Hanok) private room, the wooden sliding door was half-open, and dappled candlelight flickered on the rough stone walls.

The low table was littered with cups and plates, with amber-colored crab shells piled up like a small mountain, and soft, spicy roasted pig's trotters soaking in red oil, the fat condensing into white frost.

Kimchi seafood scallion pancakes, shrimp and squid, the aroma of kimchi and alcohol...

The cast and crew of "Super Star K" were chatting loudly.

There was also a drunken guy holding up a crab roe rice bowl wrapped in seaweed, using it as a microphone to sing "Sorry, Sorry" at the top of his lungs...

Rice grains flew everywhere with his staggering movements, causing a burst of laughter in the private room!
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The tipsy producer, Ahn Joon-young, chatted casually with the rest of the production team.

Glug glug!!
The liquor was poured into a narrow-necked glass in one continuous motion, producing a dull bubbling sound...

IU, kneeling with trembling hands, is pouring Andong soju for producer Ahn Joon-young, which is in high demand due to the Korean drama "Queen Seondeok".

When producer Ahn Joon-young picked up his glass, he took a big gulp. He smiled as he stared at IU, whose hair was styled in a bun, paired with preppy overalls, white sneakers that revealed her slender legs, and whose fair skin had a creamy sheen under the lights, exuding an innocent and alluring charm.

This is today's main course!!

Director Kim Hyun-cheol, while eating spicy roasted pig's trotters, said, "Senior, I heard that tall Chinese woman is in talks with KBS about a niche project."

Producer Ahn Joon-young put down his glass and said, "Damn it! These Chinese have absolutely no shame! Acting so brazenly in the entertainment industry of our great Republic of Korea!"

Director Kim Hyun-cheol put down his elbow, wiped his hands, and said, "She doesn't understand any manners! Her behavior is a complete betrayal! Shameless!"

Producer Ahn Joon-young picked up a piece of pickled perilla leaf and said, "I'm going to call Han Jae-heon of the Wild Dog Gang."

"Damn it! This kind of slut deserves to be taught a lesson, to know how powerful Korean men are!"

Director Kim Hyun-cheol lit a cigarette and said with some concern, "I heard they moved to the Namsan residential area and even sought help from the Chinese Embassy."

Snapped!
Producer Ahn Joon-young smacked Kim Hyun-cheol on the head and said, "Damn it! Idiot! Doesn't she go out to film dramas? Record songs? Record shows?"

"If I get her schedule, I'll treat Han Jae-heon to drinks next time!"

Director Kim Hyun-cheol scratched his head, quickly lit a cigarette for producer Ahn Joon-young, and said obsequiously:

"Han Jae-heon must be overjoyed!"

"This kid only got this opportunity because he followed you. Before, he worked as a debt collector in the Seven Stars Sect for so many years, and he was just a small leader."

"I got to know some senior colleagues over the past two years, and with their help, I finally had the capital to start my own business!"

Producer Ahn Joon-young laughed and said, "You bastard! It's not as exaggerated as you say. Han Jae-heon from the Wild Dog Gang worked very hard in the Seven Stars Sect!"

"He handled Choi Jin-sil's matter very well. Last time at the nightclub, I met one of the elders of the Seven Stars faction, and he praised Han Jae-heon!"

A crew member standing nearby exclaimed in surprise, "Choi Jin-sil, who committed suicide last year? What a pity! She was so beautiful during 'Star in My Heart,' she was once a top star!"

Producer Ahn Joon-young said, "National diva? She offended Lotte Group, angered the TV station executives, and owes so much in advertising debt. She's finished long ago."

IU turned pale upon hearing this, lowered her head, and silently drank without saying a word.

Seeing IU's expression, Ahn Joon-young teased, "IU, I heard your family has a lot of debt?"

"Don't worry, if we succeed in the revival round, all the problems will be solved!"

IU looked even more miserable. She stood up, bowed, and said, "Excuse me, I need to go to the restroom."

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Watching IU's beautiful departing figure, director Kim Hyun-cheol took out a box of Indian-made Kamagra and handed it to Ahn Joon-young, saying in a tone that every man understands:

"Senior, this girl's family situation is very bad. Her parents guaranteed a loan and are in debt."

"I've already told her about the revival match..."

"Although the tall guy from ZG is gone, this petite one is also very appealing. The love hotel next door has recently launched a prop room."

An Junying glanced at the medicine box, put it in her bosom, and said with a smile, "No need. Even the most high-end ingredients often only require the simplest cooking methods."

"I heard from her manager that IU is the most obedient and well-behaved."

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Crunch! creak, creak!
The sliding door of the private room was violently opened, the door panel making a harsh, dry screech as it rubbed against the track…

Four men pushed open the door and entered...

They were burly, with greasy hair that was tangled like dry grass, and wore old-fashioned military green jackets covered in dust, with old grime faintly visible through the worn cuffs.

The leader's eyelids drooped slightly, but his eyes, like frozen blades, slowly swept over the crowd, revealing a chilling aura of rust seeping from the very marrow of his bones and the raw, icy coldness of frozen earth!
The smoky aroma of alcohol and the boisterous noise inside the private room instantly froze...

(End of this chapter)